DNP 801 (DNP 801)

DNP 801 Topic 7 DQ 1 Briefly describe what you have learned from feedback given by your instructor regarding your PICOT question. How will you frame your PICOT differently moving forward? Be specific about what components, if any, that you will change. PICOT: In radiology patients having a biopsy, what is the effect of nurse driven scheduling for pathology attendance on decreased sedation times compared with organizational driven scheduling of pat...

DNP 801 Topic 6 DQ2 What are misrepresentations that can occur while reading other’s work and using its data? How can do you determine when data is a useful source of evidence for a project? Is it possible to misrepresent data and conclusions using statistics? Why or why not? How? What are misrepresentations that can occur while reading other’s work and using its data? Misinterpretation that can occur when reading other’s work is to interpret the p-value incorrectly (Sangseok, 2016)...

DNP 801 Topic 6 DQ1 In your opinion, what is the difference between being a learner and being a scholar? Justify your claims. Scholar, a synonym of student tends to carry more weight. While both scholar and student are nouns, the difference between being a learner and being a scholar can be differentiated by the type or degree of learning. For example, typically students are currently in a formal or informal academic setting while being a scholar denotes a knowledgeable person whereby t...

DNP 801 Topic 5 DQ 2 How do you determine if the conclusions of empirical research are logically supported or not? Do conclusions that are not logically supported invalidate the entire study? Why or why not? How might you address utilizing studies or information from studies with unsupported conclusions? Logically supported conclusions of empirical research exist when the two variables being studied can produce “research reproducibility” (Goodman, Fanelli, Ioannidis...

DNP 801 Topic 5 DQ 1 Why is it important to develop the skill of questioning? How does developing this skill apply to your reading of empirical articles, research conclusions, and your own DPI Project? Critical questioning is essential for all students. In particular, critical questioning is important for DNP students to be able to successfully construct knowledge (Mayweg-Paus, Thiebach, & Jucks, 2016). Additionally, critical questioning promotes “collaborative argumentation on sci...

DNP 801 Topic 4 DQ 2 Metacognition is thinking about thinking. What are some of the benefits of metacognition, and why is it important for doctoral learners to understand their metacognitive processes? Why is it important to develop the skill of questioning? How does developing this skill apply to your reading of empirical articles, research conclusions, and your own DPI Project? Some of the benefits of metacognition are that you, as the individual, know ...

DNP 801 Week 4 DQ1 After reading the article, "Evidence Synthesis and Meta-Analysis: A Practical Approach," briefly and concisely describe specifically what you learned about synthesis and meta-analysis. After reading the article, "Evidence Synthesis and Meta-Analysis: A Practical Approach," I have learned that I have much to understand about synthesis and meta-analysis(MA). I learned that MA is a component to systematic review (SR). So when someone is doi...

DNP 801 Topic 3 DQ 2 Once you receive your Typhon access explore the website, create a sample case log with 1 minute of logged time (0:60). Create a screen shot of the completed sample log and post it in the Individual Forum for faculty review and approval. Along with your screenshot, briefly state any challenges you experienced. After causing myself panic, I put this DQ aside to be revisited today. As with many, I was not able to ...

DNP 801 Topic 3 DQ 1 After reviewing the "DNP Direct Practice Improvement Project Recommendations" PowerPoint, in addition to using the information you provided in your application to the GCU doctoral program, briefly describe a potential topic of interest for your DPI Project. How do you believe this project will contribute to the body of knowledge in your field? Since applying to GCU’s DNP program I have shifted gears completely from my initial topic of in...

DNP 801 Topic 2 DQ 2 Using the PICOT format, formulate one evidence-based practice (EBP) question in correct format. Follow the selection guidelines in order to choose an appropriate topic idea that can be supported with empirical research. In 150-200 words, justify why this topic fits the PICOT guidelines and is worthy of additional investigation. Submit your PICOT question and supporting articles to the discussion forum for feedback. Prepare this discussion question according to the guid...